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Amir Hossein Shekari

امیرحسین شکاری

22 years old · Rasht, Gilan

giovedì 8 gennaio 2026

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Physical education student, 21-year-old taekwondo athlete and former member of Iran's national youth taekwondo team, killed by Islamic Republic suppression forces. He was considered one of Iran's prominent taekwondo talents and had a silver medal from the Asian Club Cup

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iranvictims.com: died during the protest period

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Violence8 gennaio 2026
At least 70 killed in Rasht on 8 January, per victim records
Violence9 gennaio 2026
At least 59 killed in Rasht on 9 January, per victim records

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Age: 22
Killed: giovedì 8 gennaio 2026
Place: Rasht, Gilan

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Name on this record: امیرحسین شکاریAmir Hossein Shekari
Also written (Persian): شایان شکاری
Also written (English): Shayan Shekari

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Amirhossein (Shayan) Shekari
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Shayan (Amirhossein) Shekari
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iranvictims.com [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]	Amirhossein (Shayan) Shekari · Shayan (Amirhossein) Shekari	Rasht	2026-01-09 · 2026-01-08

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Record number: VC927334
Evidence tier: C Based on family and witness reports

Added 27 settembre 2026 · updated 29 ottobre 2026

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Amir Hossein Shekari